Road to Freedom: one CEO’s journey from Iraq to the American Dream

After escaping Iraq in the 1970's, Francis Dinha spent the next several decades working in technology. He co-founded OpenVPN Inc. Big companies like Tesla are already using the technology. His expertise in Private Internet Access, Cyber Security and knowledge in the VPN space has been at the center of national media. Francis, who has been a successful business man for more than three decades is also often times asked to share his knowledge on entrepreneurship.

“I think what sets successful people apart is their ability to find a way to get things done – just because something’s never been done before doesn’t mean it can’t be. It can – but only when someone is not willing to take no for an answer."

- Francis Dinha

"You can’t build a prosperous nation by creating fear or being divisive. I knew I had escape the oppressive regime and move to a free country which respects basic human rights, and the right to express myself freely."